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The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is encouraged by Budget 2025-26. Based on a preliminary review, it reflects commitments made in the Throne Speech and will make some gains towards restoring per-student funding. “This is another step in the right direction,” says STF President Samantha Becotte. “In last fall’s election, the STF asked parties to invest in public education […]

On the same day that thousands of teachers were striking outside the provincial legislature, the Government of Saskatchewan announced $3.3 billion for the Ministry of Education in their 2024-2025 provincial budget. Overall, education is seeing an increase of $247.8 million, or 8.1 per cent, over last year. It is targeted at supporting prekindergarten to grade […]

A total of $20.1 billion was invested in this year’s Provincial Budget, with significant investments in education and healthcare leading the way. Despite the ‘record investments’ highlighted by the provincial government, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck said the government did nothing to address the biggest issue facing residents in the province. Affordability. “As families across […]

This year’s Saskatchewan budget delivers a total of $7.59 billion, an increase of $726.4 million or 10.6 per cent in health care. The budget expands patient care and services to meet the increasing demands of a growing population, increases access to primary care through support for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health professions, and funds […]

The Bank of Canada announced its key interest rate will rise to 4.75 percent, the first increase since January. Investment Advisor with Smart Investing Solutions Brian Golly says this morning’s decision doesn’t surprise him, because some believed it was coming next month. “The interesting thing is going to be in July, we’ll see what the […]

The Queen has died at the age of 96. Here is some of the reaction from notable Canadians: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “She was our Queen for almost half of Canada’s existence. And she had an obvious, deep and abiding love and affection for Canadians. She served us all with strength and wisdom for 70 […]

A stabbing rampage on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured. RCMP say one of the suspects, Damien Sanderson, was also found dead on Monday. His brother Myles Sanderson is still at large and police say […]

The president of SARM says there is no big surprise in Monday’s federal election results. Ray Orb says the election saw little change in the Liberal and Conservative seat numbers, with Justin Trudeau retaining a minority government. Orb says the decision to call the vote was not wise and costly. But he wants to focus […]